Tuesday, 17 June 2014

Eagle House Hotel

Cornwall Council has received a planning application to allow the change of use of the Eagle House Hotel to a private residential dwelling.

The Eagle House Hotel is a much loved institution in the town,
both as a hotel which serves the business and visitor industry and as a
venue for functions ranging from weddings to awards events to birthday
parties. Many people have been in touch with me to express their concern
that it might be lost to the town as a hotel. This is particularly the
case for those who have booked to hold functions there in the months and
indeed years ahead. I am sure that they would get any deposits back if
the hotel was no longer available, but that is little comfort if they
have to find another venue at short notice.

As the Cornwall councillor for the area, I have the power to
request that the decision on this planning application is taken by a
committee of councillors rather than being delegated to officers. Based
on the arguments that have been put to me, I think that is the right
course of action as it gives further opportunities for the public and
local community to express their opinions one way or the other.

I would urge anyone who has a view on this issue to make them
known through the formal planning channels. You can complete the form
on the council website or send them in by email or by post. It goes
without saying that commenting on a facebook page or emailing the Eagle
House does not count as a formal
submission.

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